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Gatekeepers and Garages of East Van (a new MUST FOLLOW on Instagram)

I don't know who's behind the new @gatesandgarages but I do know that it's a must-follow for anyone who uses the platform like I do, and that is to get a look into their city - and their world - from someone else's perspective.

I don't know who's behind the new @gatesandgarages but I do know that it's a must-follow for anyone who uses the platform like I do, and that is to get a look into their city - and their world - from someone else's perspective. In this case our guide takes us wandering through the alleyways and sidewalks of East Van, sharing artifacts that only exist there. Peppered with witty narration throughout, the author/photographer claims to be one Vladimir P. Footlocker, which is surely a pseudonym.

Below are a few samples, HERE is the account. Enjoy!

Purple reign, purple reign.

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Has the horse left the barn? Or are we invited in for an afternoon chin wag? Let your imagination do the work...

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Nice hand painting on Martino's iconic statues, with a dash of local patriotism. Bellissimo!

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